Job Description

Head Chef - Plot-to-Plate Kitchen | Fresh, Seasonal, Garden-Led Cuisine

Market Drayton, Shropshire

45,000 - 60,000 per year

Our client

is looking for a talented and passionate

Head Chef

to take the reins of a kitchen that celebrates the best of homegrown, seasonal ingredients. At the heart of the operation is a stunning

one-acre fruit and vegetable garden

, featured in national magazines and TV, producing much of the kitchen's fresh ingredients.


This is a rare opportunity to lead a truly sustainable, garden-led kitchen in the UK countryside--perfect for a chef who's ready to create bold, flavourful menus and build a lasting culinary legacy.

About the Role

You'll lead the kitchen team and continue to develop the business's outstanding reputation for quality, creativity, and sustainability.


Work with homegrown and locally sourced produce

Use techniques like fermenting, bottling, and open-fire cooking

Bring business acumen and consistency to kitchen operations

? Foster a positive working environment with great work-life balance

? Shape a long-term, seasonal food vision with full support from ownership

About Our Client

Multi-award-winning, family-owned venue with 40+ years of excellence

Hosts staying guests, garden visitors, exclusive weddings & private parties

? Known for outstanding Sunday lunches and seasonal, refined cuisine

Who We're Looking For

A seasoned Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef with strong leadership Experience in quality-driven kitchens with a focus on sustainability Passionate about seasonal, plot-to-plate cooking and food innovation A collaborative team player who wants to build something long-term

What's On Offer

45,000 - 60,000 salary (based on experience)

Creative control of menus and food direction

Supportive ownership with long-term growth in mind

Excellent work-life balance for the whole kitchen team